A 26-year-old man from Swadlincote has appeared in court after another man was taken to hospital with knife wounds to his neck.

Police say officers saw the alleged incident in Woodville and that a 29-year-old had suffered an injury to his neck. He was taken to hospital by ambulance and is believed to be recovering from his injuries, which are not thought to be life threatening, said police.

Jack Oldfield, 26, of Stanhope Road, Swadlincote, was arrested and later charged.

A spokesman for Derbyshire police said: "A 26-year-old man has been charged with assault occasioning grevious bodily harm and possession of an imitation fireman following an incident in the Woodville area of Swadlincote.